NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super (free) vs 
Quasar Alpha
Quasar Alpha has a larger context window than NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super (free) (1.0M tokens vs 262K tokens).
Minimalist Landing Page
Whole landing page for a startup that reads your face. It renders or it doesn't.
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Price and specs
| Spec | NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super (free) | Quasar Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Context window | 262K tokens | 1.0M tokens |
| Parameters | 12B active (120B total) | Not disclosed |
| Weights | Open | — |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | Yes (1 provider) | — |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Apr 2025 |
Where to run it
NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super (free)1 host
Quasar Alpha
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super (free) and Quasar Alpha?
NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super (free) is developed by NVIDIA while Quasar Alpha is developed by OpenRouter. NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super (free) has a 262K token context window vs Quasar Alpha's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 6 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super (free) or Quasar Alpha?
It depends on your use case. NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super (free) and Quasar Alpha each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 6 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How can I compare NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super (free) and Quasar Alpha on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super (free) and Quasar Alpha across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.
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